vegetables

It’s spring and the garden or farmer’s market is brimming with fresh, tender, delicious veggies. One of the most versatile is the spring onion. Spring onions (Allium fistlosum) look much akin to scallions, but they have a small onion bulb at the base. They are a product of many different onion varietals and can be...

An edible garden is a very useful space but it should be also organized in a functional and beautiful way. Today we’ll talk about hardscaping an edible garden so that you enjoyed spending time and working in it. Make garden paths of comfortable width and cover them with some good material. Garden beds, especially raised...

Cucumbers like a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH of about 5.5 to 7.0. Cucumbers are easily direct-seeded in the garden. You can find cucumber seedlings, but they transplant best when still young. Cucumbers are heat lovers. Plants both seeds and plants after all danger of frost. Allow the soil to warm and dry out...

Spinach is one of the healthiest and tastiest vegetables ever, and growing spinach in containers is easy, you can even grow it indoors on a windowsill. Sow seeds 1/2 inches deep directly in containers or in a seed tray. Seedlings will germinate in 5-14 days depending on the variety and growing conditions. If you have...

Shallots have a mild, subtle onion flavor that makes them very popular with chefs. How can you grow it yourself? You can cut some of the green tops to use as green onions, but leave some to feed the plants. Fall planted shallots will be ready to harvest early the following summer. Spring planted shallots should...

Proper soil preparation when growing vegetables is the key to successful and bountiful harvest but if you neglect to do this, it can greatly hinder the cultivation of demanding plants. The ideal soil for growing vegetables should be neither too light nor too compacted, it should be crumbly and have a balanced texture. Airy and...

An indoor compost garden can be a source of fresh vegetables all year round, and it’s especially cool for those who live in cold climates. Root vegetables such as the carrots, potatoes, and beets above lend themselves quite well to compost gardening, as do beans and bulbs like onions and garlic. You can also try...

It’s true, all vegetables have health benefits. However some are over-achievers in the nutrient department and many of those are ridiculously easy to grow. Since vegetables start losing nutrients as soon as they are picked, having a garden in your backyard or on your deck is a great step toward improving the quality of food...

There are so many people who have a gardening space that is shady. They don’t want to grow just lobelias and balsams there, but something productive and edible. Generally you can’t grow plants that bear fruits in shade as they need high amount of sunlight. Your options are defined. You can only grow green leafy...

To get the maximum flavor from your cukes, you will want to harvest them when they are at the peak of ripeness, but when is that? Due to one reason or another, you may spy a cucumber that has fallen from the vine. Or you may have a burst of fruiting or multiple plants setting...